NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted "Firefly Sparkle," a tiny, young galaxy from just 600 million years after the Big Bang. This lightweight galaxy, brimming with sparkling star clusters, offers a glimpse into the Milky Way's infancy.
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A video showing Eric Trump changing his hand gesture after his wife Lara whispered to him at the inauguration ceremony has sparked online debate. The hand position, similar to ones used by Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, has led to speculations about its significance, including connections to anti-Illuminati symbolism. When Angela Merkel was asked about her hand position, she said it was spontaneous as one often wonders what to do with the hands at a meeting.
Columbia University has issued disciplinary actions, including suspensions and expulsions, against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. This followed government pressure and funding cuts. Notable impacted students include Mahmoud Khalil, Leqaa Kordia, Ranjani Srinivasan, and union president Grant Miner, resulting in widespread protests and controversy.
New York Post reporter Shane Galvin finds himself on a date with a fashion model due to his resemblance to murder suspect Luigi Mangione. The evening unfolds with lighthearted conversation about the mistaken identity, during which the model expresses doubt about Mangione's alleged involvement in the crime.
Dressed in an orange jumpsuit that screamed main character energy, Mangione was marched into Manhattan federal court flanked by a security detail so excessive it looked like an Avengers reunion. Helicopters hovered. Cameras flashed. And, for reasons no one can quite figure out, New York City Mayor Eric Adams himself tagged along like an over-eager extra.
Democratic Representative Al Green was ejected from the House chamber for heckling President Trump during his speech. Green, a long-time opponent of Trump, has been a vocal advocate for his impeachment. Following this disruption, Trump expressed frustration at the Democrats' lack of support, while some Democratic members exited the chamber or turned their backs in protest.
​Deadly airstrike in Beirut: Three killed as Israel targets Hezbollah leader, rubble and destroyed cars everywhere​
Elon Musk will step down as head of the department of government efficiency due to regulations limiting special government employees to 130 days. His tenure saw significant budget cuts and a new reporting system before tensions rose. President Trump and Musk confirmed his departure as planned, dismissing speculations of a rift between them.
French police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old who refused to give up his phone to two teenagers in Paris, police and prosecutors said. The boy was leaving a football training session on Friday evening in southern Paris when the two demanded his phone, the prosecutor's office told AFP. When he refused, one stabbed him in the shoulder and the boy died in hospital.
Key Trump administration officials are challenging judicial oversight, as recent rulings obstruct the president’s agenda. These legal hurdles have sparked fierce criticism from allies, who argue that such judicial intervention undermines executive authority and jeopardizes democracy. A significant hearing is scheduled for February 14.